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will be honored at a gathering tomorrow. >> chevron says it does not plan to increase production at its fire damaged richmond refinery. after repairs are made officials say this will allow the company to forgo requirements to install the new or clean-air technologies. chevron says it will repair, not replace, and existing equipment with what was damaged on the massive august 6th on august of this explosion. the company says it will voluntarily cut air pollution emissions, and replace about one-third of the facilities potentially leaky valves and fittings. also, the latest from canceling drtypical $4. the-gasoline prices below $4 per gallon. >> if you are in san francisco it is $3.98. and that a 75 cents less than just one month ago and the one reason we are paying less at the pump is because the refineries are now at full capacity many were taken off line during the summer for maintenance and all the are of lying to that helps with supply and also the winter blend is not as much to produce as the summer blunt. that is why gas prices are also down as that-summer blin-summer blend..s more expe

there is still very slow through this part of highway 4 here in the antioch area. >>> chevron is reportedly not planning to increase oil production following repairs to its fire damaged refinery in richmond. chevron filed papers last week stag it plans to repair, not replace, its existing equipment involved in that devastating august fire. that means chevron will not be required to adopt more advanced pollution reducing equipment. they did say it plans to voluntarily cut air pollution emissions and replace about one- third of the facilities leaky valves and fittings. >>> with the shopping season fast approaching a local chain has resumed negotiations with striking workers. they are in the second week of picketing at knob hill foods. it is part of a larger strike of raley's stores. they hope the upcoming holiday will put pressure on company leadership. >> if they want to sell turkeys during the holidays, we can settle. there is enough time to have a successful season. >> raley's says the customer count is close to normal. neither side will comment on negotiations. >>> the federal trade commi

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. researchers specifically mentioned the shell refinery in martinez, and the chevron refinery in richmond. they blame the shut downs for the fact that west coast drivers are pay $.50 more per gallon than the national average. but the chair of the committee said he wants to find out if oil companies intentionally misled the public. >> in fact, inventory levels in california increased during the may and october price spikes. so this is what contradicts what the industry is saying, so the question is whether this is market driven, or some form of manipulation. >> reporter: and we have reached out to both shell and chevron for a reaction to this report. shell has not yet responded, but a chevron spokesperson told us she will review the information in the report, and prepare a response and get pack later on this morning. now, the new research will be presented to lawmakers during a state senate committee hearing on bay area transportation. that happens at 10:00 this morning here in san francisco. the chair that have committee, again hope the hearings will result in what he refers to as more di

to his neck in sand to hide from the local police. >>> chevron won't be installing new clean air technologies at the side of its -- site of its august refinery fire. it's decided to repair the richmond equipment rather than replace it. federal law only requires the new technology be installed when major changes are made which means chevron is not required to install clean air systems. however they say they will voluntarily reduce its emissions. >>> get the boards wax asked ready for the slopes -- waxed and ready for the slopes. heavenly and north star will open up tomorrow. cookwood and squaw valley will open up on friday for the weekend. all four resorts got over 2 feet of snow this past weekend. and with the help the snow making they're good to go a week before the big thanksgiving holiday and let's kick it to lawrence now because i have a feeling they will get more snow before the end of the week right? >> oh, yeah a lot more snow. in fact this weekend good news for them. if you like to ski folks you will love it. a lot of snow in the hike coming up right in -- high country co

neighborhood around the chevron refinery in richmond. >>> bishop of the san jose diocese apologizes for the controversy involving a convicted child molester. kx;ñ;ñx >>> beautiful picture of the embarcadero center holiday season kicked off last friday with the opening of the skating rink. head on down and enjoy holiday weather, today not so much in the 60s. >>> new this morning, the chemical fallout from the richmond refinery fire my coat your yard and vegetable garden three months after the fire. environmental group found high levels of cancer-causing hydrocarbons in five of the eight samples taken from different areas near the refinery. dusted dirt samples across nine miles were tested by a lab smoke from that august 6th, fire blanketed much of the bay area. chevron questions the results saying health officials took air samples during the fire and found no significant risks. >>> the bishop of the san jose diocese apologizing for fail give written permission for a convicted sex offender to volunteer at a children's festival. a parent recognized him as a sex offender while he was

francisco and a master's from cal. >>> pollution control improvements at richmond's chevron refinery are being discussed at a meeting today. an environmental justice group claims cancer-causing dust from the august fire at the refinery is lingering around homes and gardens from albany to san pablo. global community monitor says five of eight dust samples contained high levels of potent carcinogens. chevron has questioned whether the tests were significant -- or scientificically valid. bay area quality district is holding today's meeting in san francisco. we'll have more on the story tonight at 5:00. >>> also, coming up tonight on ktvu channel 2 news at 5:00 -- we have an update on a story we first broke on friday during ktvu channel 2 news at noon. what we have learned about a san francisco sheriff's deputy arrested and accused of robbing a bank. thank you for trusting ktvu channel 2 news. we'll see you the next time news breaks. we're always here for you at ktvu.com. [ female announcer ] martinelli's gold medal sparkling cider is the perfect choice for holiday gatherings. martinelli

for the shooter. >> chevron found a way to get around costly repairs and clean air requirements at it's refinery. the plant damaged in august by a fire that sent a black cloud into the air. several thousand people sought medical attention. chevron told the bay area district it intends to repair but not to replace, the damaged unit. that means they will not be required toin stall new equipment though chevron says it will reduce its emissions. >> california state university system is about to make a controversial decision that could affect thousands of current students at 23 campuses. the trustees will vote on a plan to push out students who have been there too long, charging them additional fees. abc 7 news is here with a look at numbers. >> we're talking about the so called super seniors. these students have enough units to graduate but for some reason, they are still makin making -- taking classes. students see this as a kind of punishment for csu system says by pushing the seniors out, they can make room for other students who can't get in. san francisco state university students need 120 unit

by 815 from one month ago >> one of the biggest culprits was the chevron refinery fire that we had in the month of august. now, is going to be fixing the problems but not in a way that everybody is happy with. the unit that caught fire at the refinery fire will be repaired instead of replaced. the city of richmond and the air district are having limited say on how the repairs will be made. people are asking what do these disasters happen this is a big part of their reason because chevron is cutting quarter corners--cutg corners. chevron says they are working closely with the city of richmond and the bay area air quality management district. in addition, all repairs and replacement equipment and materials will meet or exceed industry standards and codes. >> one of the developing story is a flood of water and mud and mandating that daly city. we are live on the scene. inundating-from daly city. we will have all of the high-definition scenes from abc seven right here on kron 4 the new color changing candle from air wick, brings light and fragrance together, to create a mesmerizing exp

? >> reporter: as new information suggests drivers may have been paying more at a time when shell and chevron were supposedly shut down for maintenance and that's when gas prices spiked. there was a report prepared by oregon research. it will be at a state senate committee on bay area pans transportation. they found california refineries were out. those are the ones that deal chevron refinery in richmond and drivers were paying 50- cents more than the national average. we have calls put out to chevron and shell but we have not heard back thus far. that state senate committee meeting will get started in san francisco. all level savage -- alex savage ktvu channel 2 morning news. >>> some good news this morning. this is great for people planning on driving to thanksgiving celebrations. the gas is down 80-cents in the last three months. they are still at the high hest prices and the auto club says they will continue to pay until thanksgiving. >>> they are investigating the attack on the u.s. consulate and they want to know about the attack from the obama administration. >>> right now we want to k

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parents. >>> this morning, chevron will provide an update on repairs following the fire at his richmond refinery. chevron says it's taking steps to upgrade its crude unit number 4 including cutting back on emissions. the fire in august sent thousands of richmond residents to emergency rooms with breathing problems. an environmental justice group, global community monitor, says independent testing shows cancer-causing chemicals linger around homes in the area. the bay area air quality management official says there's no significant health risk >>> oakland's airport and seaport could see picket lines tonight and tomorrow. members of the service employees international union say they have gone 16 months without a contract so they are going on strike. tomorrow the walkout will include the port of oakland. workers will picture for 24 hours. >>> bay area registered nurses are planning more strikes because of ongoing contract disputes with local hospitals. california nurses association plans to strike against hospitals run by sutter health and the hospital corporation of america. it will be t

. >> chevron concerns of repairs instead of replacing. as a result, the city of richmond and the air district will have limited say. >> because of chevron is rebuilding with replacement like-they do not have full perm authority. >> and people ask why do they have catastrophes like this? and this is the reason because chevron is cutting quarter corners-they are expected to meet with air officials and they say that there will be in full compliance >> this seven year-old elder driver 70-years old dead. his name has not been released. and the 11 year- old boy is reunited with his father at the daly city police department after he went missing on friday. he was surprised when he saw officers and a friend's house looking for him. but daly city investigators were off looking for him are run the clock. he was missing for round-the-clock -- he did not have the cellphone and he told his father that he was going to spend a friend with a friend but spent the night with a different friend and his father thought. >> tragic anniversary of this officer that was gunned down. >> and also through daly city as t

. 400 of them applied for the 75 of slots of new housing. in the newsroom, 7 news. >>> chevron found a way to get around costly clean air requirements at the richmond refinery. plant was damaged in august by a fire that sent a huge black cloud into the air. several thousand people sought medical attention as you may recall. but chevron has told the bay area air quality management district it intends to repair but not replace the damaged unit. that means they will not be required to install new air pollution equipment though chevron says it will voluntarily reduce many emissions. >> busy night on this monday as you can tell. fbi who launched the investigation into the general david petraeus finds himself under scrutiny tonight. and it is because of what he sent to this woman. jill kell kelly. the suburban housewife getting those threatening e-mails. >> more new question being raised about the petraeus affair. what did the cia director mistress no and when did she know it? >>reporter: minor warm-up is on the way but continue put away the umbrella yet. full look at the accu-wea

>>> beautiful picture from the sutro tower. high clouds and sun warmer weather on the way. >>> chevron has found a way to get around costly clean air requirements. the plant was damaged in august by a fire that sent a black cloud into the air several thousand sought medical attention. chevron has told the air quality management district it intends to repair not replace the damaged unit that means they will not be required to install new equipment chevron says it will voluntarily reduce its emissions with >>> people looking for a job may find help at a job fair in concord today sponsored by abc 7 and the job journal it will take place at center concord 5298 clayton road from noon until 4:00. public and private sector employers will be on hand. >>> if you are looking to get the most for your toy dollar, dealnews.com retail tracking site says buy two weeks before the holiday, same with christmas decorations closer you get to the big day cheaper the decorations become. as for tv's buy the off brands on black friday great deal if you want the brand names wait until january or february, that's when th

a bit. back to you. >>> 5:09 now. >>> chevron plans for damage refinery in richmond do not include the latest antipollution equipment. it will repair equipment at the refinery that burned in august rather than replacing it and it will not increase production. replacing the equipment and expanding production would require new pollution controls under federal law. it will voluntarily cut pollution e emissions. >>> while a lot of video game enthusiasts may call in sick. that's because there's a phrensy following the release of a video game that went on sail at midnight. cate cauguiran is at a game stop on market street in san francisco. are you getting in line cate. >> reporter: there's no line right now. i must have missed the boat. earlier there were 400 people lined up here. those people have been hours boo playing at their homes. you can see it for yourself right there. about 400 gamers camped out. this group of a few hundred is nothing compared to the thousands across the nation looking to grab their copy of call of duty black ops 2. since the game will be in stores this morning,

covering the neighborhood around the chevron refinery. >>> top catholic church leader in san jose apologizes for controversy solving -- . >>> welcome back. picture from mount tamalpais, embarcadero center, lights are on, official start to the holiday season. >>> new morning, chemical fallout from the richmond chevron refinery fire may still coat your yard and vegetable garden, three months after the fire. the chronicle reports environmental group global community monitor found high levels of hydrocarbons in five out of eight samples taken from different areas around the refinery, dust and dirt from yards across nine mile area tested by a lab. smoke from the august 6th fire blanketed much of the bay area. chevron questions the results, saying contra costa county health officials took air samples and found no significant health risk. >> the bishop of the san jose diocese apologizing for written permission for a sex offender to volunteer at a khrpbs festival. a parent recognized 51-year-old mark gurries as a sex offender as he was volunteering last minute. a deputy responded but coul

to increase production. chevron said they will improve equipment and use more corrosion rescind material. they meet industry standards but some are calling for the best technology available to be used. >>> a desperate plea from a woman who as two cars were both equipped for wheelchairs were both stolen and now she hopes to get them back. one was a 1995 gold dodge caravan. the license plate number, 1698d p. the other is a "c" rv -- a crv. the woman thinks they left the keys dangling from her honda. both are worth $25,000 in modifications and if you have any information you are asked to call police. >>> a ceremony was raised after falling on tough times. they currently served by the mission to honor men and women of all branches of the military. the flag serves as a beacon of hope and help for those to see from miles around. >> we take a special pride in helping the most vulnerable in our community but there is a sense of humility to give back to veterans that have dedicated so much for us. >> reporter: they shelter almost 50 veterans at the bridge to life center. the center is open 24 hou

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to chevron's refinery in richmond. emission data suggests they never shut down at all. >> bottom line in all of this is gasoline and oil isn't covered by any federal agency. not like electricity, natural gas, coal. nobody is watching that beach. >> it appears there could be some gaming. we don't know. that's why we're having the hearing. but three companies control 54%, we don't have a monopoly but certainly an oligarchy. should the state be stepping in? >> this industry's been invested many, many times by government agencies over the past 20 years. usually when we see market disruptions and price changes, people have questions why. every single one of those investigations has shown the dynamics of supply and demand move prices. >> reporter: shell tells us that this report is in error. that its martinez refinery was never fully shut down in may, only parts were, which explains why other units were producing gasoline. chevron said they couldn't comment on the validity of the research in this report but noted they are working hard to restore full production to its richmond refinery which caugh

like the chevron refinery fire or unexpected maintenance problems. but the biggest price spikes were in may and october. that's months before and after the chevron fire in august. >> we have seen shifts in price of gasoline. >> reporter: it's one of the reason senator mark leno called a committee hearing today. they found that in may, gas prices shot up to 4.41 a gallon which is the equivalent of $48 million in profit a day for the gas companies. in october, they were hiked even higher to $4.71 a gallon. but because of supply, the profit slightly lower for companies but still $25 million a day. >> i feel certain if we do nothing, that which we have seen this year will only repeat itself in years to come and the spikes that we saw in october might look to be minor spikes compared to what we could have in the future. >> reporter: so he called on robert mccullough who has three decades of experience in energy markets. he pored over thousands of documents and believes that the refineries were operating when they said me were offline. we can heard in may lots of announcements of closures

us live where the chevron refinery was crippled last august. >> reporter: of the 8 largest price spikes in the last 15 years, four of them occurred in 2012, including our all time high. the key question, did numerous outages cause real shortages or were they caused by a few exercising their market power or did they with hold fuel to spike prices? >> we have companies in position to raise prices. important, there is nothing illegal, no law against them doing that. >> reporter: no proof of illegal cuclusion -- collusions. >> the market reacts. >> some spikes did not follow normal supply and demand. >> we all said this contributes everything we learned in school. >> reporter: though some claim they were down for maintenance, their pollution records suggest they were still producing. >> i think that evident that we have seen today is a first drop in that direction. we would need to see more before we accuse anyone. >> reporter: there is not information available to detect illegal activity. >> some of that information that we need should be required by law. and from my read of the con

the chevron refinery fire or unexpected maintenance problems. but the biggest price spikes were in may and october. that's months before and after the chevron fire in august. >> we have seen shifts in price of gasoline. >> reporter: it's one of the reason senator mark leno called a committee hearing today. they found that in may, gas prices shot up to 4.41 a gallon which is the equivalent of $48 million in profit a day for the gas companies. in october, they were hiked even higher to $4.71 a gallon. but because of supply, the profit slightly lower for companies but still $25 million a day. >> i feel certain if we do nothing, that which we have seen this year will only repeat itself in years to come and the spikes that we saw in october might look to be minor spikes compared to what we could have in the future. >> reporter: so he called on robert mccullough who has three decades of experience in energy markets. he pored over thousands of documents and believes that the refineries were operating when they said me were offline. >> what we heard in may was a lot of announcements of closure

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on new pollution control measures at chevron's fire-damaged richmond refinery. repairs are under way after the august fire. air quality officials urge chevron to replace equipment with newer technology. chevron says there will be small pollution control improvements, but some say the oil giants could be doing more. the meeting takes place tomorrow at 9:45 in the morning at the air quality management district office in san francisco. >>> port of oakland workers are getting ready for a 24-hour strike this week. members of sciu local 1021 will protest at the port and in front of terminal 1 at oakland airport on tuesday. the union says the port demands pay cuts, despite having a budget surplus and claim it's lying about port finances to the workers and the public. the workers have been without a contract for more than a year. >>> an investigation is under way in vallejo to determine if two drive-by shootings last night within an hour of each other are linked. police say the first incident, a woman was sent to the hospital after being shot on wendy street and taper avenue just before 7:00

. one worker was killed. >>> it's been nearly four months since the chevron refinery fire in richmond. one environmental group says people are still at risk today. coming up at 6:32 the meeting to address pollution control improvements in the east bay. >>> time now 6:14. afghan president karzai is not happy that u.s. forces are still arresting and holding afghan prisoners. despite an agreement that now gives that power to afghanistan. karzai said and i'm quoting the continued u.s. involvement is completely against the agreement that has been signed. however the u.s. wants the afghan government to agree to detain some prisoners that the u.s. says are just too dangerous to set free. >>> new this morning president obama making the last top stop of this whirlwind tour of southeast asia. toad he is in cambodia. alison burns is in our washington, d.c. newsroom to tell us why the president's meeting with the prime minister of cambodia and why it's a little tense. alison. >> reporter: dave, this is the first time a u.s. president has visited cambodia. here's video we brought in about 45 minut

the anare and the questions being asked about the timing of the fbi's revelation. >>> chevron's plans to fix the damaged refinery in richmond is not connected to have a major impact on reducing pollution levels. a corroded pipe was the cause. the "chronicle" reports that chevron will be able to produce new points for ignition technology. chevron says it will improve filtering equipment. company executives say their repairs meet industry standards. some are calling for the best technology available. >>> who do you think has the longest commute in california? california watch is reporting that designation goes to contra costa county. people who live in contra costa county spend an average of 32.8 minutes in their cars every day. in contra costa county, 17% of the people travel an hour or more to get to work. compared to humboldt, the average commute is about 17 minutes. around the state, fewer than one in 10 california residents commute for more than an hour. >>> speaking of commuting, let's check in with sal. many people have the day off for veterans day so i'm thinking it will be lieser -- l

. >> that damaged chevron refinery will not be getting the latest clean air technology when it goes back online. the chronicle has reported that the utility told regulators that it would repair not replace equipment damaged in the fire. the company won't be required to install the newest anti-pollution technology. >> the grocery store chain and this strike is entering its second week. at issue, wages and benefit. it is said they need to eliminate certain health care benefits to compete. there are about 40 stores affected by the strike. the union says the picket lines will continue until a deal is reached. >> and some 11th hour lobbying before the vote. a group of students wants graduation incentive tuition hikes to be put on hold. >> a developing story late tonight a new twist this the petraeus affair. the fbi shows up at the home of his mistress and another top general. >> flu, fever, and autism. >> and a big honor for motors. find out who is calling its new model car of the year. >> and good evening. at cold night coming our way but not quite as cold as the last few nights. we will let you kn

. and back to o you guys. >>> chevron says it will repair damage from the refinery fire in august. repairing it rather than replacing it means they will not have to stall the latest clean air technology. the new technology has to be stalled when major changes are made. itit says it will voluntarily reduce air pollution emission. >>> it is 6:when -- it is 4:39, do graphic labels really work. >>> and how the chp is cracking down on drowsy drivers this week. >>> and that's an understatement, the massive mess that created quite the headache for a florida family. it's all coming your way. before cold & flu season, help prevent with lysol disinfectant spray. and use the lysol no touch hand soap for 10 times more protection with each wash. this season, a good offense is the best defense. lysol. mission for health. introducing the new droid razr maxx hd by motorola. now more than ever droid does. the owner did not notice itn he rushed his son off to sc. but later he discovered a bg chunk of his front lawn was missing. and s . >>> this is in central florida. the owner later discovered a big chunk of

researcher's claim shell's martinez refinery and chevron's richmond refinery were actually producing gasoline during a time when industry analysts blamed higher prices on refinery shut downs. he based his findings on data filed with environmental regulators. other analysts say how refineries report shut downs deserves investigations. >> if they release news in regards to supply or how their plants are producing gasoline if there is an accident, is that actually the case or are they using it to bolster their margins? >> a spokesman for the industry says refine ears have been investigated repeatedly and the change in gas prices has always been found to be the result of market forces, not manipulation. >>> and shell sent ktvu a statement late this morning in response to the oregon researcher's report, in part it disputed the claim that shell said its refinery was shut down. " this report is in error, certain units were down for maintenance at the facility but we were still able to operate and produce product." >>> more on this on today's hearing on ktvu channel 2 news at 5:00. >>> hoss hostess

and that fire at the richmond chevron plant. >>> students upset with possible tuition increases blocked the streets around the u kc regents meeting today. the regents have asked the state for $276 million so that it won't have to raise tuition next year at uc campuses. a spokesperson for the regents say prop 30 funds will help stabilize the system, but they still lost $900 million in state funding over four years. >>> this made international headlines this week. the motor trend car of the year. it's a big deal. and where does that car come from? not germany, not detroit, how about freemont. our business and tech reporter skod bud man got the keys to the brand new tesla model s. did you get to keep the keys? >> no, that would have been nice. let's get the bad news out of the way. the model s starts at $50,000, that's after a federal rebate. the top of the line 300 miles on a charged version. it costs about $100,000. the big question about tesla has not been about the price, it's still expensive and for a while they will be. can they do it? can they deliver a luxury car with high performa

they need. >> participating in the event sponsored by chevron. right now check in with the weather. there is the storm coming in. going to be a crazy couple days. >> does look that way. here and in the sierras. changes. snow up there, near 7,000 feet. as of this hour. dropping quickly later tonight. right now see the rain, aiming in on santa rosa. petaluma quickly moving into marin county here. within the next half-hour, hour. spilling toward san francisco. quieted down in the south bay. breezy, partly cloudy, san jose. main rain event coming in. two, three hours. the sierra. highway 50. interstate 80. snow levels. 7,000 feet. winter storm warning. snow levels, 6,000 feet. mid tomorrow morning. some of the snow on the higher peaks. yosemite. and this evening. main, heaviest rain for parts of the central bay. should be 7:00. 9:00. 11:00. moderate rain. moving through fairly quickly. we go through the day sunday. may see lingering showers around some of coastal hill tops around the south bay. just mixed cloud going through. and things actually starting to dry out, we head toward the

'm getting hungry here now. meet chevron johnday. he owns the new delhi restaurant in downtown san francisco where award-winning indian cuisine has been pleasing palates and turning heads, including that of the new york times for almost 25 years. get this, the new deli restaurant is open until 2:00 a.m. to accommodate folks who work the night shift. there is even, i think, a happy hour starting at 11:00, second wine. good feature. ron john is the founder of the compassionate chef's cafe to help children in the tenderloin and in india. welcome. you brought food. >> thank you. thank you for having me. >> we like it when you bring food. thank you for being here. let's talk about this, first of all. you started this compassionate chef cafe, what is this about? >> we're not one-dimensional anymore. i'm not just indian or american, but right across the street from new delhi restaurant and tenderloin, you have kids in the middle of drugs, crime, prostitution and gang. they don't feel like a global citizens. >> um. >> and we wanted to see how we can help across the street and then we talk like okay,

. >>> chevron will update the repairs to its refinery tomorrow. tell meet before the bay area management board. they have been shutdown since an explosion and fire in august that sent 15,000 neighboring residents to the hospital. >>> and registered nurses at 8 bay area hospitals plan another strike this week. the workers are upset with the corporations plans to reduce benefits. the walk out is set for this tuesday and wednesday. >>> l tonight, the police identified a gun man who killed an officer. theyor the look for another suspect and asking for help. the series of crimes that he is wanted for, don? >> reporter: that series of crimes played out here in sap jose in 1 1/2 hours. and in this parking lot at the 7/11 store. you can see over my shoulder the memorial there. a driver here attempted to hijack the driver, they were not successful but the driver is dead. >>> the police say the chase and arrest of this map ended a friday crime spree that included four armed robberies, homicide, and the attempted murder of two police officers. 26-year-old willbanks was captured after a shootout that wou

monitor says five of eight dust samples contained high levels of potent carcinogens. chevron has questioned whether the tests were scientifically valid. >>> the local union says its members has gone 16 months without a contract. the union says the port is demanding pay cuts despite having a surplus and that it's lying about port finances to the workers and public. workers will begin their strike at 9:00 tonight at the oakland airport. strike action at the port begins tomorrow morning. >>> right now it's just about 4:35. there is a rally planned at uc davis today to mark the anniversary of the pepper spraying of occupy protestors. it was one year ago yesterday that campus police sprayed protestors during a sit in. video of the incident went viral on youtube. the university eventually agreed to a $1 million settlement with 21 injured students. a critical review of the police chief also led to her retirement earlier this year. >>> a subcommittee of the san francisco board of supervisors will hold a hearing today to look at muni's performance and reliability. they hope to address sev

items. >>> bay area air quality officials are getting an update of repairs on chevron's refinery in richmond. they are upgrading unit 4, replacing equipment and cutting emissions. an explosion in august sent thousands of richmond residents to emergency rooms with breathing problems. meanwhile, an environmental group says independent testing shows cancer-causing chemicals still linger around homes in the area. global community monitor found traces of hydrocarbons over 9 square miles three months after the explosion. a quality owe -- air quality officials say there's no significant health risk, but it's also said monitoring of the air quality is inadequate. >>> relief for drivers. gas prices down 82 cents from a month ago and we are no longer leading the nation with the highest pump prices. that dubious honor goes to hawaii hit hard. they are paying $4 .29 a gallon right now. the bay area down to 3.98. prices in solano county even better than that as low as 3.47. >>> other bay area headlines, following on this monday, the reliability of san francisco's transit system is the focus o

set to kickoff at the airport terminal. >>> happening now, chevron meeting with bay area air quality officials this morning to discuss repairs to its richmond facility. in august explosion sent huge plume of smoke into the sky and spread for miles, 15,000 people went to local hospitals with breathing problems. representatives are giving a progress report discussing reconstruct plans for the unit damaged. >>> hostess is selling off the company in bankruptcy court. that move three days after hostess announced it was shutting down and that sent fans into a twinkie tailspin emptying store shelves, in one instance four boxes were listed for three million dollars on ebay. really? a few buyers have surfaced one research group, a mexican company that owns sara lee as a potential suitor. >>> leaders of san francisco's municipal rail are facing tough questions. supervisor weiner is leading that hearing focusing on performance and maintenance. critics say buses, trains and light rail have had problems. in august muni was only on time 57% of the time. muni is considering spending 6 1/2 million d

news, los angeles. >>> well, back here in the bay area, a few headlines, the rebuilding of chevron's crude unit. it caught fire in august. it continues the oil giant is expected to give a presentation on the work tomorrow in the bay area quality management district board. chevron is expected to present a plan on how it will reduce emissions at the richard facility in the future. >>> registered nurses are planning a strike for this tuesday and wednesday. they're upset about the corporation's plan to redeuce benefit benefits. at hospitals in berkley, they're proposing in the of sick leave. this would force nurses to work when they're ill. >> and first lady michelle obama will honor youth radio this week. the arts and humanities award is like a lifetime achievement award. youth radio teaches students about the medium and issues important to our society. in this radio production, young adults share their thoughts on why they voted for president obama. the award will be handed out at the white house. >> the scandal that brought down general david petraeus. >> and the e-mails that kicked

, to the winter blend. and some of those recent problems with the chevron refinery to >> and another point to make we are looking at this a sign that in san mateo, $3.75 i was coming in this morning at $3.57. there are bargains to be had a run the bay area. >> and also to note on that graphic. there is no relief for dollars as it is so nice to see. fed is not-$4 per gallon. >> here, there are people getting out on foot. it commenced endurance event. it started at 7:00 a.m. on pier #47 and will end at marina green. and until 10:30 it is going to impact the muni half, market, ward, the bayshore express, the 28/19th avenue, the van ness and the van ness/mission. and the n j will also be impacted for the weekend with construction there will be no " j " church however ocean beach will be from balboa to church/market. >> daly city residence near that water main break are hoping for a break from the rainfall. one city crews have been in the area this weekend checking on a hillside and making sure that the drains are clear as well. take a look at the scene on tuesday. that water main break release tens of

. carter evans, cbs news, los angeles. >>> in headlines around the bay area, the rebuilding of chevron's crowd unit rich from refinery that caught fire in august is still going on. the oil giant is expected to give a presentation on the work and that is tomorrow at the bay area quality management district board. chevron is expected to have a plan on how to reduce accidental emissions from occurring in the future. >>> and another's -- another nurse's strike. they plan a strike for tuesday and wednesday andy that upset about the plan to reduce the benefits. in berkeley and oakland, management is proposing eliminating paid sick leave in favor of pto. the union said that would force nursees to work when they're ill. >>> and first lady michelle obama will give them a youth award. the arts and humanities youth program is a lifetime achievement award and teaches students about the median and this is a youth radio production we're seeing here. the young adults sharing their thoughts on why they voted from palma -- for president obama. the award will be awarded at the white house. >>> the scand

will continue. they are expected to update the chevron refinery fire. it leaked 360-degree liquid which caused a vapor cloud. 4,000 people sought medical air from the fumes. the discussion will include construction when they want to see it near the campus. >>> they are struggling to recover after a major fire. flames took an old building on telegraph avenue which caused $5 million in damage. the traffic has not quite returned to the area and it has forced some businesses to lay it out. and mark christopher said he was given written permission to attend the fifth val. and he called his presence. and it in it, it read i am deeply troubled and both the diocese office and others are looking into how he got this letter. >>> they are paying $100 to watch cat williams to perform now want their money back. cell phone video shot by a fan shows williams mocking the crowd and later he then thrown fight a heckler. they carried him off the stage as people began to throw items at him. >> in oakland, he took their money bragged about getting the money bragged about it getting a bad show. we cannot reach him

. at chevron, if we can't do it right, we won't do it at all. we've got to think long term. we've got to think long term. ♪ >> chris: after a disappointing election day it is no surprise republicans would do some soul-searching. but, what is a surprise is how quickly it has begun and how serious it has gotten. joining us to talk about the future of the party, governor bobby jindal, of louisiana, the new chair of the republican governor's association, in the state capitol, baton rouge and from san diego, wisconsin governor scott walker, the new vice chair of the rga, gentlemen, this week, mitt romney, in a conference call with big donors, attributed his defeat to president obama, giving out gifts to minorities and young people, governor jindal, you reacted sharply to that. let's look: >> the president's campaign did was focus on certain members of his base coalition, given extraordinary financial gifts from the government... >> i absolutely reject that notion, that description. >> we have to stop being the stupid party and i mean, we have to stop making stupid comments. >> chris: governor, wh

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. back to you guys. >> thank you. >>> 6:08. this morning, chevron will provide an update on repairs following the fire at its richmond refinery this past august. chevron says it is now taking steps to upgrade its crude unit number 4 including cutting back on emissions. the fire in august sent thousands of richmond residents to emergency rooms with breathing problems. >>> and an environmental justice group says independent testing shows cancer-causing chemicals still linger around some of the homes in the area there. global community monitor found traces of hydrocarbons over a nine-square-mile area more than three months after the accident. officials with the bay area quality management officials say there is no significant health risk though. >>> oakland's airport and seaport could see picket lines tonight and tomorrow. members of the service employees international union say they have gone 16 months without a new contract so they plan to go on strike. tomorrow the walkout will also include the port of oakland. workers say they plan to picket for 24 hours. >>> new this morning, thou

months since that fire at the chevron refinery in richmond here in the bay area. one environmental group says people are still at risk today. coming up the meeting to deal with pollution control improvements in the east bay. >>> paula broadwell is telling friends she is devastated about the fallout from her affair. this is video of broadwell arriving back home in carr let, north carolina with her husband yesterday. broadwell spent last week staying at her brother's home in washington, d.c.. a friend of broadwell says she deeply regrets the damage that has been done to her family and everyone elses and trying to repair the damage and move forward. >>> new this morning president obama is making the last stop of his whirlwind tour. he is now in cambodia. alison burns is in our washington, d.c. newsroom with how the president is making history more than once on this trip. >> reporter: pam, he is the first u.s. president to visit cambodia and yesterday he became the first sitting u.s. president to visit myanmar. president obama received an incredibly warm welcome as he visited myanmar. the co

for the oil majors like exxon mobile, chevron, conoco philips because they can find oil at home as opposed to going to dangerous places like nigeria or going deep not atlantic or the pas civic in the very rough north seas. they also don't have to deal with difficult actors, political actors like vladimir putin or morales who might national ice their oil resource. so it's easier for them. >> susie: all right, now you also say oil field equipment company and services would also do well. what kind of companies are you thinking of here? >> well, it's great for companies like baker hughes or schlumberger because if this is indeed a gold rush for energy companies, well they're selling the shovels. companies like halliburton as well will be selling oil rigs and equipment right here in the u.s.a.. >> susie: real bonanza for them. and you say it could also be good for small companies, mall oil comnies as well as refiners. tell us your thinking? >> well, small oil companies get bought out by big oil companies in places leak the marceleste shale are you seeing land prices rise in these places so if y

. chevron reported and as it is required to do. and there is a pro vision in regulations requiring drivers and if projections hold it could raise the gallon of gas by 15 cents. >> and bay area lawmakers raising questions tonight about the fbi handling of the petraeus scandal. he resigned as cia director last week. both house minority leader nancy pelosi and senate intelligence committee chair say they're not happy that they learned of the investigation on television. >> they understand protecting people, i don't understand doing this all under a cloud of secrecy. and people have classified responsibility are not even notified so he can ask questions about it's pro pry tie there are questions about timing of just tradition. if it involved naggal security, it's a different story. >> under law, the justice department does not share detailed information about investigation was the white house. those rules put into place after water gate investigation. white house not informed at david petraeus and his affair until november 7th. the day after the election. >> a bay area company making history f

. help police respond to criminal activity. chevron donated funds for the new cameras. >>> new de tails tonight in our ktvu investigation of spending at the port of oakland. port officials tell us they will not pay severance to resigned executive director omar ben gentleman min. we learned that benjamin officially resigned on november 8th but the port did not make an official announcement last night four days later and then only after inquiries by ktvu sgluz i just think it show thas weren't being transparent. they felt they were above being able to be accountable to anybody, whether it was to us or even to the public as you can see with the scandal that's unfolding. >> our investigation found that benjamin's name was originally redacted from a $45 hun receipt at a texas strip club which was expensed to the port in addition to several other questionable expenses by port officials including maritime director james quan. so far no decision has been made regarding quan who remains on paid administrative leave. >>> wanted for questioning in a case in belize is speak out tonight. john mcafee

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